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April

2-3

Globalcon  - Boston, Mas.  The annual exposition features a variety of booths containing a cross-section of products including energy management systems, distributed generation, HVAC and controls, lighting, power quality and facility and plant management. 

(770) 279-4392.

7-9

Grinding, Honing & High Speed Machining Technical Conferences  - Chicago, Ill.  The sessions and exhibits will feature leading edge topics, highly regarded speaker  and equipment  and service comparisons.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. 

(800) 733-4763.

10-13

K/BIS  - Orlando, Fla.  The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show has become the world's largest international tradeshow dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry.  This even draws more than 40,000 industry professionals.  this year the National Association of the Remodeling Industry is the presenting partner at the National Kitchen and Bath Association. 

(800) 611-6274

24-25

MexEco  - San Antonio, Tex.  The best way to stay on top of the challenging and complex environmental regulations in Mexico.. 

(800) 831-8333.

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May

13-15

Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing  - Chicago, Ill.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  Geared toward the machining and metalworking industries, as well as forming and fabricating; finishing and coating systems; and design and rapid prototyping.

(800) 733-3976.

20-21

Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems  - Los Angeles, Calif.  The two-day course will address topics such as identifying and evaluating hazards in oxygen systems, understanding the fundamentals of safe practice in design, and others.  Sponsored by ASTM International. 

(610) 832-9686

20-22

Eastec  - Springfield, Mass.  The East Coast's largest annual metalworking and manufacturing event, sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and the Association for Manufacturing Technology. 

(800) 733-4763.

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June

22-25

Safetu 2003  - Denver, Colo.  More than 300 exhibitors will feature the latest in safety and health technology and services.  Designed as a buying and educational opportunity for safety professionals.  

(800) 752-6312.

23-27

NPE 2003 - Chicago, Ill.  At NPE 2003, the world's largest plastics and elastomers show, you'll view innovations and technological breakthroughs from more than 2,000 exhibitors serving all facets of the industry, including automotive appliance, medical, packaging and more.  You'll discover ways to boost productivity, reduce costs and improve products.

(202) 974-5235.

September

9-11

Midwest Machine Tool Show  - Detroit, Mich.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  Geared toward the machining and metalworking industries, as well as forming and fabricating; finishing and coating systems; and design and rapid prototyping.

(800) 733-3976.

October

21-23

Mexitronica  - Guadalajara, Jal.,Mexico.  Mexitronica 2003 will be held in conjunction with EnsamblaMex and Tecnocalidad (the second year featuring this event for the QC/QA professional) - all part of Mexico's Annual International Manufacturing Technology Week. 

(630 271-8210.

November

4-5

Asia in Mexico  - Monterrey, N.L.,Mexico.  Asia in Mexico, will unite suppliers interested in exporting and provide a great opportunity for Mexican investors who wish to establish joint ventures with Asian companies.  Categories that are expected to exhibit include automotive accessories, kitchen accessories, home electronics, office furniture, clothing and more. 

(01152) 8401-8007.

Readers are encouraged to submit seminar and trade show event announcements. Send them at least 60 days in advance to Calendar of Events, 4110 Rio Bravo St., Ste. 108, El Paso, TX 79902. Or email: tpn@twinplantnews.com.